WorldAugust 28, 2026
maladministration
MAL-ad-min-ih-STRAY-shun
Definition
The act or instance of managing an organization, such as a government office or court, in a dishonest, inefficient, or incompetent manner.
Etymology
The word is formed from the prefix 'mal-', meaning 'bad' or 'poor' (from Old French), combined with 'administration', which comes from the Latin 'administrare' meaning to serve or manage.
In the news
The word is used to describe the serious allegations of mismanagement within the Rajasthan High Court made by Supreme Court Justice Sandeep Mehta. It is a central point of concern regarding the integrity and administrative functionality of the court.
Missing Rajasthan HC case records put Registry functioning under scrutiny
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